VLC is a widely used video player for desktops and other devices. Much loved for its ability to play a wide range of video files for free, the site is now apparently planning to establish a streaming service.
According to an interview with Lowpass, VLC’s president, Jean-Baptiste Kempf, claimed that the company was developing a streaming service. This service would be optional, allowing anyone with a player to watch movies, TV shows, and maybe live channels for free with commercials.”
VLC was quick to point out that the plans for this ad-supported service are not complete, and the service is not yet ready for launch. Kempf also stated that the new streaming services would be elective and not forced on anyone.
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Ad-supported streaming services are among the fastest-growing sectors of cord-cutting right now. According to a recent Nielsen study, Tubi, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV all increased in popularity last month. Other smaller businesses are apparently struggling to make a profit on ad-supported streaming, however. Sinclair recently sold its streaming service Stirr, stepping away from owning an ad-supported service.
For the time being, we’ll just have to wait and see what happens when VLC launches this service.
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